Cash boost for job seekers

Cash boost for job seekers

COMMUNITIES in Condamine will have access to training opportunities designed to boost job prospects thanks to the second round of funding from the Palaszczuk Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program.

Training and Skills Minister Yvette D’Ath said 10 people from the area will be supported into training pathways with $206,500 granted to seven community-based not-for-profit organisations in round two of the scheme.

Ms D’Ath said the funding windfall will enable job seekers to boost their skill set with quality training opportunities and improve their employment prospects.

“I am delighted to announce this funding on behalf of local groups and job seekers who live in Condamine,” she said.

“I am pleased that the people of the Condamine electorate will share in this vital funding windfall to support disadvantaged job seekers to improve their skills and find pathways to full-time work.”

Round two of the program will provide up to $30million for community groups across Queensland to “fund skill development, training and job opportunities for unemployed, disengaged or disadvantaged people”.

The government has estimated almost 6000 job seekers could benefit as part of the scheme.

Ms D’Ath said the “fantastic scheme” would put communities in partnership with the state.

“This is all about giving people the right skills and getting them into jobs,” she said.

Funding for the Condamine electorate has been directed to the Dalby Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The chamber will assist 10 people who will undertake the Dalby and District Tourism and Business Work Skills Project (Cert I in Business).

Work Start incentives offer a one-off financial incentive of $2000 to private sector employers if they employ a Queenslander who has participated in a SQW project in a traineeship or apprenticeship.

The next SQW funding round is open for applications.

Interested organisations are encouraged to visit training.qld.gov.au/sqw for further information or contact their local DET regional office. Applications close on April 7.